Honouring the departed: All Souls’ Day observed in India and Bangladesh – in pictures
Devotees gather in Tejgaon in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and in Kolkata in India to observe All Souls’ Day, dedicated to remembering and honouring the dead. The occasion brings together members of the Christian community to offer prayers, honour departed loved ones and reflect on life, death and remembrance...
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